Description: He is a husky man, who is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, pastel shirt, and black tie. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Bertram was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Marshal for hire.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and he perpetually has his hammer ready. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicholas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She keeps her green crest in a flapper bob. Her ears are large.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Thava hails from a village terrorized by goblins. A freak accident while working with her Healer mother left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Azurite (14 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Glassblower for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has a hunchback. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, red cloak, and carries whips. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the east. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He has shaved his head bald. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in the north to a Blacksmith, Varis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp.